Incredible 4 bedroom or 3 bedroom plus den, 2.5 bath home with heated pool and spa. The moment you arrive you'll notice the breathtaking charm of the mature landscaping, brick pavered drive and side entry garage. High dramatic ceilings welcome you inside where you'll be greeted by gorgeous hard wood floors and a wood burning fireplace in the spacious great room. French doors from the great room, primary bedroom and rear guest bedroom can be opened to the brick pavered lanai and pool patio area. The enormous chef's kitchen has a large pass through to the great room making it a joy to entertain. The kitchen has tons of granite countertop prep space, a huge island with sink, stainless appliances, 3 pantries and it opens to the roomy dining area, all with views of the heated pool and spa. The primary suite has a tray ceiling, door to the pool and a bay window. The enormous primary bath has dual walk-in closets with custom shelving, a large spa tub, roomy walk-in shower, dual sinks, linen closet and private water closet room. Bedrooms 2 & 3 are smartly placed on the opposite side of the home giving privacy to all and are separated by bath 2 with a tub/shower combination and a window for natural light. Bedroom 4 in the front of the home can also be utilized as an office and features double French doors to the great room, a large wall closet and high ceilings with a clerestory window. The half bath off the great room adds convenience for your guests. The gem of the home is the .35 acre homesite and the gorgeous heated pool and spa, complete with a beach entry sun shelf. The over-sized lanai makes outdoor dining a breeze. The location can't be beat, close to A rated schools, gulf beaches, downtown Sarasota and all of the art and cultural venues Sarasota is famous for. Schedule your private showing today!